Permeabilities in the nephron

Question 1

Which parts of the nephron are permeable to water?

Answer 1

• proximal convoluted tubule
• proximal straight tubule
• thin descending limb
• late distal tubule
• collecting duct

Question 2

Which parts of the nephron are not permeable to water?

Answer 2

• the thin ascending limb
• the thick ascending limb
• the early distal tubule

Question 3

Which parts of the nephron are permeable to Na+?

Answer 3

• proximal convoluted tubule
• proximal straight tubule
• thin ascending limb
• thick ascending limb
• early distal tubule
• late distal tubule
• collecting duct

Question 4

Which parts of the nephron are not permeable to Na+?

Answer 4

• thin descending limb

Question 5

If we have a hyperkalemic diet, where is K+ reabsorbed?

Answer 5

• proximal tubules

- tick ascending limb

Question 6

If we have a hyperkalemic diet, where do we secrete K+?

Answer 6

• distal tubules

- the collecting duct

Question 7

Which parts of the nephron are